A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. Born on April 15, 1889, in Crescent City, Florida,...
Ida B. Wells
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Ida B. Wells was an influential African American journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. Born into slavery on July 16, 1862,...
James Farmer
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Civil rights leader James Farmer headed the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and organized the historic Freedom Rides of 1961. Born on January 12, 1920,...
Daisy Bates
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Daisy Bates, an influential figure in the civil rights movement, played a pivotal role in the fight for equality and justice in the United States....
The Little Rock Nine
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The Little Rock Nine were a group of African American students who were enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Their enrollment was...
Brown v. Board of Education
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A Landmark Case in the Fight Against Segregation Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a pivotal moment in American legal history, marking a...
Dorothy Counts
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A Trailblazer in the Fight for Desegregation Dorothy Counts holds a significant place in the history of the civil rights movement in the United States....
Howard University
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Howard University is a prestigious institution of higher learning located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1867, Howard University has a rich history and a strong...
Bessie Stringfield
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In 1930, Bessie Stringfield became the first African American woman to ride her motorcycle across the United States solo. Her feat was credited with breaking...
Annie J. Easley
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Annie J. Easley spent her 34-year career working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She started there as a “human computer.” Later she...